Stoughton dietician gives diet tips

Tuesday

First of all, it is important to be aware of all the key risks of cardiovascular disease. Remember that knowledge is power. The key risks include but are not limited to: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, diabetes, being overweight, poor dietary habits, not being physically active, consuming excessive amount of alcohol and sugar and family history.

Below are some simple “heart conscious” changes you can make to your diet starting today:

* Add more green, orange and yellow fruits and veggies to your diet. These types of veggies are very fibrous and loaded with vitamins and minerals your heart needs. Getting your vitamins and minerals through your diet is a lot more beneficial than taking a supplement.

* When it comes to living an active lifestyle, it is very easy to make excuses not to. Try to remind yourself that living an active lifestyle has more positive effects on your body than what is visible to the eye. The key is to stay moving year-round. Simple walks are great for getting your heart rate up and stretching regularly works wonders on your muscles.